FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Edinburgh Small Business Loans
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Edinburgh unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from a traditional company loan?
The application for this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive a same day response and the funds could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Edinburgh Business Loans
What is the Larger Edinburgh Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size, your business needs to have been operating for at least three years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 as well as own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can the funds be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost every company reason, such as company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge against assets, and could include registering this in the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a promise to pay back a loan that is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally accountable if the business borrower is unable to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document that is filed to provide the legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval that will help smooth out the process. We might be able to apply for this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. It is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer you receive could have different conditions.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months worth of trade (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and simple. Just complete the online application in few minutes and an experienced business credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we usually offer an answer within one hour if you apply at quality company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to provide an answer within 1 business day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply would be to make sure you apply during normal company hours. Also, permit us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to provide the decision in just 1 business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to verify your bank information online. If you upload copies of your bank statements, it will take a little longer.
How much can I borrow?
We provide the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you submit an application for a particular amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health of the company and the extent of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you apply for a set amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to determine how much we can lend you such as health that is your business and the amount of repayments that your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
When you make an application for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you will know the exact amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for company loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase and the sector the business is operating in, how long the business is in operation for, what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, and also the overall health or creditworthiness of the business.
What are the cost?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or any obligation to sign up.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. The only way to pay this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can decide to repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you are deciding to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company loans professionals. They will provide you with details on repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5% of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and making it clear how we collect, use, exchange and secure your information, is of paramount importance and a vital element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner uses an asset they own to get the funds for a loan. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home, or an company property like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to guarantee loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan then your asset may be transferred to the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I need security for an business loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans the requirement for asset security is not required before you can access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. If you take out loans in excess of $150K generally, there is the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.